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Deputy Leader of the Opposition (United Kingdom)

Senior Member of the Shadow Cabinet

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Even though the role has no specific responsibilities attached to it, the holder of the position shadows the First Secretary of State and/or Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and deputises for the Leader of the Opposition in Prime Minister's Questions when the First Secretary or Deputy PM is deputising for the Prime Minister.

The position remained vacant from 5 November 2024 until 1 September 2026, when Alex Burghart was appointed to the position by Kemi Badenoch.

List of Deputy Leaders of the Opposition

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